We're looking for an exceptionally organised, proactive and hands-on PA to become the key support to our EMEA Managing Director and the heartbeat of our London office. This would suit someone looking to step into a PA role from an office or team coordinator position; or consolidate their early experience as a PA.
This isn't a role for someone who simply waits for instructions or sticks rigidly to a job description. We're a collaborative, entrepreneurial business where everyone pitches in, takes ownership and looks for ways to make things better. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys making things happen.
You'll provide day-to-day support to our Managing Director (EMEA), help create an outstanding office experience for our team and visitors, coordinate events and projects, and keep the wheels turning behind the scenes. One moment you'll be organising international travel, the next you'll be solving an office issue, getting new joiners set up with equipment, preparing presentation materials, welcoming clients or supporting the organisation of a key event. If you're someone who naturally notices what needs doing before anyone else does, enjoys variety, and gets satisfaction from helping people succeed, you'll thrive here.
What you'll be doing
Executive & Business Support
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Provide proactive diary and inbox management for the Managing Director (EMEA).
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Coordinate travel, meetings and interview schedules across the business.
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Prepare presentations, reports and business documents to a high standard.
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Capture meeting actions and ensure follow-up happens.
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Support internal projects, dashboards and business initiatives.
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Provide ad hoc administrative support to the wider leadership team.
Office & Team Experience
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Take ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of our London office.
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Create a welcoming, professional environment for employees, clients and candidates.
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Coordinate office facilities, supplies, equipment and room bookings.
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Support onboarding and offboarding logistics.
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Organise internal events, meetings and celebrations.
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Be the go-to person for solving day-to-day office challenges.
Health, Safety & Operations
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Coordinate health & safety requirements for the London office.
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Maintain office compliance documentation and processes.
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Support operational improvements and business projects as the company evolves.
About You
We're far more interested in your attitude than whether you've done every aspect of the role before.
You'll probably be someone who:
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Takes ownership and gets things done without needing to be asked.
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Is naturally organised and enjoys bringing structure to busy environments.
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Loves variety and is happy switching between multiple priorities.
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Thinks ahead, anticipatesproblems and finds solutions.
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Enjoys supporting others and takes pride in delivering an exceptional experience.
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Is confident working with senior stakeholders and building relationships across the business.
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Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Is comfortable using Microsoft Office 365 and picking up new systems quickly.
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Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team where everyone contributes beyond their job title.
About Acre
At Acre, we're proud to be the world's leading sustainability recruitment and executive search business. For more than 20 years, we've partnered with organisations tackling some of the world's biggest environmental and social challenges, helping them find the people who are creating a more sustainable future.
Whilst we're global—with offices in London, New York, Amsterdam and Singapore—we've deliberately retained the feel of a close-knit business. We know each other, we work collaboratively and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. We're ambitious, supportive and genuinely enjoy what we do. You'll join a team that values initiative, encourages new ideas and trusts people to take ownership.
If you're looking for a role where every day is different, your contribution is genuinely valued, and you'll have the opportunity to grow alongside an ambitious, purpose-led business, we'd love to hear from you.
